Suraj Venkateswaran

Suraj Venkateswaran is a seasoned automation engineer currently serving as a Principal Automation Engineer in Site Services at Genentech since July 2025. Previously, Suraj held the position of Staff Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Proterra, where responsibilities included leading controls design for automated battery manufacturing lines. A notable tenure at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. saw Suraj manage automation engineering operations, overseeing significant capital projects and integrating new equipment to enhance GMP manufacturing. Early career experiences include roles at Matrix Technologies, Autopro Automation Consultants Ltd., Bantrel, and Zedi, where Suraj developed expertise in control systems engineering, project management, and client relations across various industries. Suraj holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.